On January 24, Tesla formally launched the new Model Y in the U.S. and Canada, following similar launch announcements first in China, and then in Germany.
The Model Y’s website configurator shows that deliveries of the new Model Y Launch Series, priced at USD 59,990 before options in the U.S., are expected to start i

On January 23, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said that his company plans to launch an advanced hands-free driver assistance systems in 2025 and its "eyes-off" systems in 2026.
Advanced driver assistance technology will add an "enormous amount of value to customers” and give buyers their "time back," Scaringe said, allowing

On January 21, Ford announced it is recalling 272,817 vehicles in the U.S. on concerns over battery failure, which affects certain 2021-23 Bronco Sport and 2022-23 Maverick vehicles.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that the 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly f

Ford F-150 Lightning production restarted as planned at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center earlier in January.
Production of the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning was previously scheduled to begin in November 2024, but Ford chose to idle the operation for seven weeks, from November 15 to January 6 this year after the traditio

On January 23, reports appeared regarding Nikola Corp. seeking partnerships or sale of parts of its business as cash is running out and bankruptcy appears likely.
The report comes three months after Nikola warned investors on its Q3 2024 conference call that, with a burn rate of USD 30-40 million per month, its USD 1

On January 23, Alpine unveiled the interior design of A390_β, a show car previewing the A390 sport fastback set to launch in 2025. Two leading French suppliers contributed: Erpro Group, specializes in 3D printing, crafted the headrests, and Lavoisier Composites provided advanced materials for the vehicle floor.
The i

On January 23, multiple sources reported that the new Fiat 500 hybrid will launch in the second half of the year, with production starting in November 2025 at the Stellantis Mirafiori plant, Italy. Stellantis aims to produce at least 100,000 units annually.
Details about the engine are still under wraps, but the hybr

On January 23, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis plant in Termoli faces production halts from February 17 to 23, 2025, with reduced pay for employees. The plant is known for making Firefly (GSE) and V6 engines.
Firefly engines which are used in models such as Fiat Panda and Alfa Romeo Tonale, have already

On January 22, Valmet announced that it will modernize ŠKO-ENERGO's heating plant in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic, by converting two coal-fired CFB boilers to biomass and delivering a new BFB boiler. The project also includes flue gas cleaning systems for the new and upgraded boilers.
The modernization supports ŠKO

On January 23, SOUEAST Motor announced that it will present the stylish city crossover SOUEAST S06 in the second half of 2025 in Russia. SOUEAST is studying regional characteristics and buyer preferences. Over the next five years, it will expand its model range. In September 2024, it entered the Russian market with t

On January 24, Brose Sitech proudly announced the successful commissioning of seat production for the Volkswagen Tayron, which began at the end of 2024.
The company announced that the first- and second-row seats for the vehicle are being manufactured in Wolfsburg plant in Germany, whereas third-row seats are produced

On January 24, Hyundai Motor Group announced the expansion of its R&D facilities in Europe by over 25,000 square meters. The plans include completing the Nürburgring test center extension and opening the new Square Campus at the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center in March 2025.
The expansion at Nürburgring enhance

On January 23, Bharat New-Energy Company (BNC Motors), an India-based EV manufacturer, announced the operational launch of its new electric two-wheeler manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
The plant, spread across 250,000 square feet, has a production capacity of 15,000 vehicles per month for both domest

On January 23, Kia UK announced that it plans to launch its electric van business at the 2025 Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show in April 2025.
The company will be presenting PV5, Kia’s first fully electric van for its UK debut where specification and other customer centric information will be announced. Kia will also deli

On January 23, InMotion Ventures, the investment arm of JLR, announced an investment of USD 2 million in Cyclic Materials, the recycling company building a circular supply chain for rare earth elements (REEs), increasing its Series B round to USD 55 million. REEs are an essential component in permanent magnets, which

On January 23, MarkLines announced that global battery electric vehicles (including EV, PHV and FCV) sales in December increased 26.0% YoY to 1.81 million units. 
In 2024, total EV sales increased 26.8% YoY to 15.23 million units.
EVs accounted for 29.4% of total sales in December up 0.4% point from the previous mont

On January 20, Toyota Brazil announced its continued leadership in hybrid flex technology, producing 17,015 hybrid flex vehicles in 2024, accounting for 67.4% of national production, and selling 17,847 units, representing 88% of the domestic market.
Since launching the technology in 2019, Toyota has sold over 90,000

On January 22, 2025, Volvo Cars Tech Hub Singapore held the office opening on January 22, 2025. The event brought together key stakeholders from government, academia, and industry, including the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). 
The event was paired with a Hackathon focusing on “Safe Driving in Urban Citie

Announced on January 21, 2025, the Mazda 6 is leaving the Mazda Australia model range.
Production of the Mazda 6 for Australia has been ceased, as the brand shifts its focus to further improving its multi-solution strategy, offering electrification options in the form of PHEVs, highly efficient mild hybrids, etc.
Dur

Reported on January 23, 2025, Proton has confirmed the launches of at least 3 new models in 2025, including AMA model, GMA models, and X/S series models.
For the GMA, Proton has plans for both eMas 5 and eMas 3. The eMas 7 PHEV is also a possible choice. The AMA reportedly refers to the next-generation Proton Saga, a